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Katharine Burr Blodgett's brilliant legacy vanished from memory

Katharine Burr Blodgett's groundbreaking scientific contributions to surface chemistry and non-reflecting glass were gradually forgotten despite initial recognition, while her contemporary Irving Langmuir pursued questionable research yet maintained his legacy.

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Katharine Burr Blodgett made a breakthrough when she discovered invisible glass'

In 1938 Blodgett's meticulous experiments with thin film coatings on solid surfaces lead to her most important breakthrough: nonreflecting glass. GE's public relations machine kicks into high gear. Blodgett becomes an overnight sensation in both the scientific community and the press, which dubs her discovery invisible glass. The assistant to the Nobel Prize winner, long invisible herself, takes center stage.

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Katharine Burr Blodgett's brilliant legacy vanished from memory

Katharine Burr Blodgett made a breakthrough when she discovered invisible glass'

#surface-chemistry
#surface-chemistry